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Bergmann started writing in 2001 and has written over 25 books since, including two novels and nonfiction books on a variety of topics, such as interfaith relations, spirituality, smoking cessation, non-fiction writing, meditation, and more. For a full list of books visit Amazon or Goodreads. Noteworthy books are listed below.
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The Little Book of Oneness and Goodness
Quotes from scriptures, scholars, and mystics, such as Gandhi, The Bible, Dhammapada, Dalai Lama, Mother Teresa, Krishnamurti, St. Francis of Assisi, Peace Pilgrim, Father Thomas Merton, The Upanishads, Zoroaster, The Qur'an, Rumi, The Yoga Sutras, Lao Tzu, The Bhagavad Gita, Confucius, Theologia Germanica, Chief Tecumseh, John Wesley, Ibn al-Arabi, Guru Nanak, Kabir, Ramakrishna, and many more.
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Spiritual in My Own Way (memoir)
How does an Icelandic yoga teacher with an alcohol problem become an interfaith minister in Texas? In this honest, vulnerable, and philosophically challenging memoir, Bergmann describes the ups and downs of his spiritual quest. He navigated his way through a rebellious youth, the pitfalls of cultural Christianity, the many faces of New-Age spirituality, sobriety, and an obsession with yoga, until, finally, a multi-faceted integral approach led him to revive his respect for organized religion and become... (click on the image to read more)
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Co-Human Harmony
This book is a treasure trove for people seeking real, down-to-earth, and achievable bridge-building methods that go beyond clichés and platitudes. Rev. Gudjon Bergmann, founder and lead educator at Harmony Interfaith Initiative, has gathered ideas, tools, and strategies from Nobel Peace Prize laureates, ethicists, interfaith leaders, civil rights icons, ancient prophets, sociologists, and psychologist, with an intent focus on bridging divides. The outcome... (click on the image to read more).
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Experifaith
The world's religions are not the same, but they converge at the point of experience. Human beings are the common thread. The Experifaith model unveils the essential elements of human spirituality and demonstrates how they fit together. The faithful of all religions have used the model to reconnect to the fountains of their inspiration. The nones—people who call themselves spiritual-but-nonreligious—have used the model to see whether or not their spiritual approach is truly inclusive and comprehensive. Interfaith activists... (click on the image to read more).
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Premature Holiness (novel)
In this novel about yoga, self-discovery, wisdom, and human frailty, we follow sixteen yoga teacher trainees over a five week period. We experience the day to day activities at the ashram, where strict rules, close living quarters and friction between authentic yoga and it’s Westernized counterpart create circumstances of turmoil and discord as well as moments of enlightenment. As we follow the interplay between the students, staff, and colorful characters... (click on the image to read more).
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The Meditating Psychiatrist Who Tried to Kill Himself (novel)
In this spiritual mystery, therapist Robert Davis has his world turned upside down when he meets long-term meditator, psychiatrist, and suicidal patient, Dr. Vigo Andersen. Why, he asks, would anyone who has been meditating for more than thirty years try to kill himself? Meditation is intended to create moments of peace, not longing for death, right? As Robert’s quest for answers takes unexpected twists and turns... (click on the image to read more).
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Baby Steps to Meditation
A regular meditation practice has been shown to increase focus and creativity, while also decreasing stress, anxiety, worry and tension. This little book takes twenty years of experience and study and provides a simple step by step guide to meditation, breaking the practice down to its essential building blocks, which are understanding, motivation, relaxation and concentration. Instructions are provided in crisp and easy to understand language, honoring both... (click on the image to read more).
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Trans-Rational Spirituality
Is there any way to be spiritual without denying rationality? This book is an attempt to answer that question. It is a must read for rational Westerners who long for some form of spirituality in their lives. The first half of the book is a critique of current religious and spiritual options. The critique addresses organized religion, the twelve-step program, and the spiritual-but-nonreligious approach, all of which have serious shortcomings. The second half of the book offers a new approach to spirituality; a trans-rational... (click on the image to read more).
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Create a Safe Space
This valuable guidebook is intended for yoga teachers. The author is an experienced yoga educator (E-RYT 500). He ran his own yoga studio for five years, has taught well over 6000 yoga classes, and trained 80 yoga teachers. The guidebook is practical and explains how yoga teachers can create a safe space for their students and how both the students and teacher can prosper and grow. Topics include clear boundaries between teachers and students, personal practice, teaching philosophy... (click on the image to read more).
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You Can't Have the Green Card (memoir)
Heartwarming, entertaining, mindboggling and inspiring, this memoir is bound to move the reader in more ways than one. Within a few years of making an unexpected discovery, a family of four, all of whom were born and raised in Iceland, became U.S. citizens. Veteran author, Gudjon Bergmann, tells his family's incredible story. His narration leads the reader through a number of events that seem closer to fiction than fact, challenging ideas about fate and destiny... (click on the image to read more).
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Know Thyself
The core philosophies of yoga are explained in such a way that it helps both the beginner and the advanced student of yoga. The book includes an explanation of the core purpose of yoga, an introduction to the four major branches of yoga, ideas on how to practice yoga in a holistic way, preparation for yoga students and what to keep in mind when choosing a spiritual teacher. The book also includes a Sanskrit glossary and a recommended... (click on the image to read more).
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Living in the Spirit of Yoga
Living in the Spirit of Yoga is a how to yoga book for the 21st Century and includes twenty four topics and over 70 practices for mind, body and spirit. In it you will find core yogic ideas and practices reinterpreted for people in the 21st Century with a clear focus on their practical application for daily life. Topics include prioritizing daily life, breathing, concentration, taming the senses, discernment... (click on the image to read more).
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Balance: The Seven Human Needs Simplified
This book will certainly uplift your spirits and provide you with an approach that is both rich in philosophy and practical wisdom. Inspired by the ancient chakra system, Maslows hierarchy, and other philosophical greats springs a simple idea about balance. Each of the seven needs is explained in a chapter that includes a contemplation, practical advice, examples of imbalance and... (click on the image to read more).
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Quit Smoking and Be Free
If your plans to quit smoking haven't been working, try this proven seven-step plan. You can really quit smoking and be free! This seven-step manual costs less than most cigarette packs. Even if you only quit for one day, you can't lose. The manual is short, simple and easy-to-follow. It deals with preparation, nicotine withdrawal and mind-over-matter... (click on the image to read more).
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